Devolution does not require him to be President. In fact, the constitution explicitly ends the term on Jan 20. Him staying in the office is the absolute worst optics possible. Devolution works perfectly well with the chain of command going another way. If we assume Trump and Pence's terms both ended, speaker of house is illegitimate, and president pro tempore of senate as well, chain of command would go through the cabinet, starting with secretary of state Pompeo. Works for me.
I've read it, and read other folks besides Patel. Read it yourself and keep your brain open all the way. There's a lot of speculation, and a lot won't be revealed for a while.
Devolution does not require him to be President. In fact, the constitution explicitly ends the term on Jan 20. Him staying in the office is the absolute worst optics possible. Devolution works perfectly well with the chain of command going another way. If we assume Trump and Pence's terms both ended, speaker of house is illegitimate, and president pro tempore of senate as well, chain of command would go through the cabinet, starting with secretary of state Pompeo. Works for me.
That's not how Devolution works, please actually read it.
I've read it, and read other folks besides Patel. Read it yourself and keep your brain open all the way. There's a lot of speculation, and a lot won't be revealed for a while.